DALLAS – The State Fair of Texas opened Friday under a new firearms ban, having withstood weeks of pressure from Republicans who had charged into a public rift with one of the state's most beloved institutions and have spent years championing looser gun laws.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue defending what he considers Texans' right to carry firearms on land owned or leased by governmental entities. The Texas Supreme Court ruled Thursday night that it would not block a firearms ban at the State Fair of Texas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to stop the city of Austin from covering travel expenses for residents who seek abortions out of state. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Paxton argued that the Texas Constitution prohibits gifts without a public benefit.

The state's lawsuit against Austin escalates a campaign against abortions, which has previously focused on in-state pregnancy terminations.

The Texas Attorney General sued the City of Austin allocating $400,000 in taxpayers funds to help local residents seek out-of-state abortions. Ken Paxton announced the lawsuit on Friday alleging the Reproductive Health Grant violates a state constitution gift clause that prevents the government from using public money for an individual’s benefit.

Preparing for Mississippi State's offense could pose a challenge for Texas football. Here's what to watch in Longhorns vs. Bulldogs in Week 5.

Saturday, 4:15 pm ET (SEC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas by 38 1/2. Series record: 2-2. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Texas makes its long-awaited SEC debut against a Bulldogs team that is beaten up and struggling under first-year coach Jeff Lebby.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns NCAAF game to be played on September 28, 2024 on ESPN.